Launch Your Private Podcast

In this episode, we explore Nadine Nethery's brilliant audio advent calendar strategy that generated 445 signups and $783 in revenue during its live run, then continued converting with 387 additional listeners and 35 new members after being evergreened. Discover how this customer retention architect turned a seasonal campaign into a year-round lead magnet that builds trust and drives conversions t...

In this coaching episode, Lindsay and Nora work with Tabitha Westbrook, CEO and founder of The Journey and The Process, a therapy practice specializing in domestic abuse and coercive control. Discover how Tabitha plans to use private podcasts to make healing content accessible to survivors who face financial and access barriers, plus strategies for creating a sustainable $10/month audio membership...

In this Episode In this coaching episode, Lindsay and Nora work with Dr. Taryn Fletcher, founder and CEO of Truly POC, to refine her private podcast lead magnet strategy. Dr. Taryn helps educational leaders make protected pivots from institutional roles to entrepreneurship, and she's looking to optimize her private podcast to better serve this specific audience. Discover how to create sharp messag...

In this Episode   In this special "From the Vault" episode, Lindsay shares her presentation from the Memberships: What's Working Now Summit 2025. She reveals how membership site owners can solve the completion problem by switching from screen-based content to audio-first delivery. Discover why your members aren't finishing your content (hint: it's not a motivation problem, it's a format probl...

In this coaching episode, Lindsay and Nora work with Micah Freeman, a therapist and educator launching a coaching business focused on nervous system regulation. Micah shares his journey from teaching to therapy to coaching, and his unique perspective as someone who transitioned later in life. The hosts help him strategize how to use his existing public podcast to build authority while creating pri...

In this special "From the Vault" episode, Lindsay shares her powerful talk from the Neurodiverse Entrepreneur Summit about how private podcasts can transform learning for neurodivergent brains. She reveals the personal story behind Hello Audio's creation and breaks down the three major accessibility barriers that prevent course completion. This episode is essential listening for anyone creating on...

In this case study episode, we explore how Tori Sprankel, founder of Eldest Daughter Studio, launched her private podcast "Proof of Life" in just one week during a challenging time in 2023. Discover how her simple format of 5-minute guest interviews creates genuine connections, grows her email list, and supports both her guests and listeners without any sales content. Learn why she chose private o...

In this coaching episode, Lindsay and Nora work with Meghan Mann, founder of Simple Shifts, to refine her private podcast strategy. Meghan serves people in transition who struggle with decision clarity and knowing what they truly want. The hosts help her pivot from a nurture-focused weekly podcast to creating a targeted lead magnet that speaks directly to her ideal client's known problems and driv...

In this episode, we explore how Steph Gaudreau, creator of Strong with Steph, has transformed her fitness coaching business using private podcasts. Discover how she moved beyond traditional PDFs to create engaging audio experiences that help women over 40 build sustainable strength training habits. Learn about her multi-feed strategy for course delivery, lead magnets, and live call recordings that...

In this teaching segment, Nina Clapperton breaks down her "audience-first, algorithm-second" SEO approach that has powered her consistent $600K years. She reveals why traditional SEO tactics like keyword density and skyscraper content are outdated, and shares her simple framework for creating content that actually converts. Nina also provides insider insights on how AI search is changing the game...

In this episode, we explore how Nina Clapperton, founder and CEO of SheKnowsSEO.co , has built a half-million-dollar solopreneur business using private podcasts as an accessibility tool and revenue driver. Discover how she transformed her existing content into multiple private podcast feeds, achieved 2.7x higher completion rates, and created a sustainable business model that allows her to work few...

In this coaching episode, Lindsay and Nora work with Amanda Chils, a trauma therapist who created "Exhale and Release," a private podcast program specifically designed for first responders dealing with complex trauma. Amanda faces a critical decision: should she sell directly to individual first responders or pursue corporate contracts with Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) that could reach hund...

In this coaching episode, we work with Dr. Javier Carlin, founder of the Hidden Revenue Company and creator of the Sales Breakthrough System. Discover how Javier transitioned from physical therapy to helping sales professionals overcome the 95% of mental blocks that hold them back from peak performance. We explore his unique approach to creating a private podcast that serves as a daily ritual syst...

In this coaching episode, Lindsay works with Cepee Tabibian, founder of She Hit Refresh, to optimize her private podcast strategy for her membership community. Cepee helps women over 30 move abroad, particularly American women relocating to Europe. Discover practical strategies for improving membership engagement, creating compelling audio lead magnets, and using private podcasts to reduce churn w...

In this case study episode, we explore Erin Kelly's approach to audio summits that completely flips the traditional summit model. As CEO and co-founder of MemberVault, Erin shares how she's run three different types of audio summits using Hello Audio, each designed to maximize results while keeping her calendar completely clear. Discover how asynchronous audio summits can drive significant list gr...

In this episode, we explore how Michelle Grosser, a nervous system and somatics coach, transformed her business using a private podcast lead magnet. Discover how she attracted nearly 3,000 leads, built a waitlist of 130+ women, and now fills her quarterly group coaching program through personal video invites—all while transitioning from running a law firm to full-time coaching.   Topics Cover...

In this episode, we explore Michelle Pontvert's approach to hosting online events using private podcasts. Discover how this "easy events enthusiast" created a 33-contributor audio event in just 34 hours, achieved an 872-person listen-through rate, and saw a 40% uptick in overall business sales. Learn why Michelle chose audio over traditional summit formats and how she designed an experience that b...

In this episode, we explore messaging mentor Ellie Kime's unique approach to private podcasting with her "choose your own adventure" lead magnet. Discover how she created a self-segmenting audio experience that helps business owners identify their specific messaging challenges while simultaneously qualifying them as ideal clients. Learn why this interactive format outperforms traditional lead magn...

In this powerful case study, we explore how Colleen Freeland Kachmann, founder of Emotional Sobriety Coaching, completely transformed her business using private podcasts. After experiencing a $40,000 loss in Q1 2023, Colleen implemented a strategic private podcast funnel that helped her clear over a million dollars since then, now generating approximately $150,000 per month. Discover how she uses...

In this follow-up episode, we reconnect with Nicole Culver, whose secret podcast funnel was one of our most popular case studies. Nicole shares how she's evolved her private podcast strategy over two years, including a complete re-recording to incorporate low-ticket offers into her ecosystem. Discover why every single person who buys her high-ticket program Elevate still listens to her secret podc...

In this episode, we explore Julie Ciardi's powerful "surround sound marketing" approach that helped her generate $320,000 in revenue during her November launch. As a human design business coach and former IBM marketing executive, Julie shares how she strategically uses private podcasts before, during, and after her live launches to warm up leads, increase show-up rates, and create deeper client co...

In this episode, we explore Amanda Karlstad's proven private podcast strategy that has generated approximately one million dollars in revenue over three years. As a master business coach who works with established coaches looking to scale, Amanda shares how she transformed her webinar content into an intimate audio experience that converts at 15-20% (compared to typical 3% funnel conversions). Dis...

Lindsay opens the “Best Of 2025” series with a candid look at the eight most transformative private podcast episodes of the past year. Hear how this year’s standouts pushed audio beyond lead magnets, building ecosystems where private feeds drive launches, client onboarding, evergreen content, summits, waitlists, and scalable high-touch support. Get a preview of the creative ways entrepreneurs adap...

In this episode, we explore how hypnotherapist Brooke Ansley discovered the power of private podcasting through her own client experience and transformed her entire business model around audio delivery. Discover how she created "Mom Flow Hypno," a $37 private podcast that serves as both a lead magnet and passive income stream, while learning why audio is the perfect medium for wellness professiona...

In this special "From the Vault" episode, Lindsay and Nora share exclusive training content originally presented to Nicole Culver's Elevate Mastermind. Drawing from data across over 10,000 private podcast feeds and 50 million listens on Hello Audio, they break down the exact strategies that separate high-converting private podcasts from the rest. Discover the myths holding creators back, the Binge...